I'm so glad to be a part of the We Are the Face of Motherhood series this month with Mommy in Flats, highlighting the huge issue of postpartum anxiety and depression. Check out her blog for the rest of the contributors stories. When I was pregnant with my first son 5 years ago, I had everything planned out perfectly. I was going to stay at home with him, ... VIEW POST
Postpartum Anxiety Looks Like Me
Copycat Dairy Free Frosted Strawberry Lemonade
I am so excited, y'all! Spring is in full swing, and the weather has gotten so beautiful. The days are filled with sunshine, playgrounds, and soaking up every moment of being outdoors before the summer heat arrives and suffocates us. The days are nothing short of perfection when we get to have a nice, icy cold treat after a long day of being outdoors, but we ... VIEW POST
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
Breakfast is not the easiest meal for us around here. I am one who loves typical breakfast foods, but most of them are either 1) not healing foods; or 2) not simple to make in the morning. And as someone who suffers from chronic illness, both of those are a requirement for any meals in our house. So while I was researching healthy, make-ahead breakfasts, I ... VIEW POST
Living With An Autoimmune Disease
Having an autoimmune disease is a big deal. When I first got diagnosed, I remember saying to my doctor "oh, so that's it? I'm glad it's nothing more serious!" She looked at me and said "Stefani, this is serious." ... VIEW POST
Easy Homemade Kombucha
I'm sure that you've heard of kombucha by now. You can get it everywhere from some healthy restaurants to Whole Foods. But what is it? It's basically fermented sweet tea, and it's sold for around $5/bottle at the grocery store. It is really healthy for you, since it comes full of good, healthy gut-healing probiotics; but it's not so healthy for your ... VIEW POST
The Secret to Raising Kids who Eat Vegetables
Raising kids who eat vegetables is not an easy task, and like many things, it looks easier to do than it actually is. I often get asked how I get my kids to eat vegetables so often without complaining. Now, I will always be honest with you - my kids do eat a fair amount of veggies, but it's not all without complaint. They are 2 and 4 after all, so ... VIEW POST
10 Steps Toward Healthy Living
This time of year, we are all overwhelmed. The holidays are behind us, yet we are still struggling with getting back in the swing of things while also facing down the pile of goals that we decided to make for this coming year. Whether we're trying to lose weight, be more productive, or eat healthier, most of us have made a resolution or two at the start of ... VIEW POST
Why Whole30? Starting the New Year with Healthy Habits
I'm sure by now you've heard of the Whole30. It's been around for a few years, and with the increased focus on health these days, it's gaining popularity... especially this time of year. There are recipes on Pinterest, testimonials on Facebook and Instagram, and everyone is wanting to give the Whole30 a try. But, do you know why Whole30 comes so highly recommended ... VIEW POST